Eurovision's Cyprus act Theo Evan's TV past as he starred in global hit series
The Eurovision Song Contest is taking place in St Jakobshalle arena in Basel, Switzerland, this year as the first 15 acts go head to head for a place in Saturday's grand final
The Eurovision Song Contest will see the first 15 acts vie for a spot in Saturday's grand final. The first show will see countries including Iceland, Poland, Ukraine, Norway and Croatia taking part.
Cyprus' Theo Evan is also slated to perform, with his song 'Shh'. The 27 year old Greek Cypriot singer-songwriter, dancer, and actor was born Evangelos Theodorou, but is more commonly known by his stage name.
His early years were spent dancing and singing in various theatre productions and talent shows. After finishing school, he relocated to the US to study music and performance, before releasing his debut single The Wall in 2021.
Viewers might also recognise him from one of HBO's most popular teen dramas, Euphoria, where he appeared as an extra. He featured in episode seven of season two, titled The Theater and Its Double.
Theo is the first Cypriot to represent Cyprus since 2017, as the country has often been represented by acts of different nationalities.
His Eurovision entry is influenced by Greek mythology, specifically the tale of Narcissus. Narcissus was a handsome youth who spurned all admirers until he fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water.
In an attempt to reach his reflection, he drowned and was subsequently reborn as the Narcissus flower.
He shared his admiration for his Eurovision idol during the show, stating: "Since Eurovision is in Switzerland, I have to say Céline Dion.
"She proved that Eurovision can launch global superstars, and her voice and passion have inspired me endlessly."
In addition to Dion, he draws inspiration from artists such as Stromae, Michael Jackson, The Fray, Drake, Billie Eilish, and Coldplay.
His track 'Shh' was penned by Dimitris Kontopoulos, Elsie Bay, Linda Dale, Elke Tiel, and Lasse Nymann. Dimitris is one of Eurovision's most successful songwriters, having written songs for eight contests and securing four top-three finishes.
The first Eurovision semi-final will be broadcast on BBC One at 8pm on May 13.
Viewers outside the UK can tune in via the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel.